Access Statement for Rocklands Holiday Apartments
This access statement aims to give prospective guests comprehensive details on the suitability of our facilities for their requirements. We want our guests to be comfortable and welcome any specific queries guests may wish to make regarding the suitability of our accommodation before booking, either via e-mail at rocklandspark@aol.com or by telephone at 01424 423097. We aim to provide an accurate description of the layout of the apartments rather than our own opinions as to whether they would be appropriate for any individual access needs.
Rocklands Apartments
The apartments are situated high on Hastings East Hill with panoramic views of the sea, coast & surrounding countryside.
The apartments comprise two one-bedroom & 4 two-bedroom apartments, plus a penthouse appointed to an extremely high standard. The ground-floor apartments feature a patio with tables & seating overlooking the sea. The three first-floor apartments enjoy a balcony with panoramic views over the sea & country park. These three apartments have a level entry from the adjacent car park. The apartments all have double glazing, underfloor heating & Wi-fi access. Two of these first-floor apartments have been hired previously by guests requiring wheelchair access.
More information can be found at www.rocklandsholidaypark.co.uk
Car park
There are designated car parking spaces for guests adjacent to the apartments.
Public Transport
Hastings Station is approximately 3 miles away where there is also a taxi rank. There are many taxi companies in Hastings, most having reasonable rates. Details can be found in the apartment information folder or can be forwarded to guests prior to booking.
The nearest bus stop is approximately ½ a mile from the apartments.
Entrance to the Apartments
The entrance to the property is on level access from the car park. The entrance door to the building is 85cm wide. Inside the entrance door, there is a short hallway 94cm wide. The apartment doorway is 80cm wide, and the door lock is 114 cm high.
Apartments 4 & 6
These two apartments, with two bedrooms and two shower rooms, may be considered more accessible for anyone with restricted mobility due to their size and level access from the car park. Both have balconies and sea views.
The apartment doors are 80cm wide, and the door lock height is 114cm. The hallway is 89cm at the narrowest point. The hallway and bedrooms are carpeted, while the kitchen and dining area have laminate floors. The apartments benefit from under-floor heating.
The doors in the apartment are 80cm wide.
The apartments are open-plan with a kitchen, lounge, and dining area. The worktop height is 91cm. There is an electric oven with a drop-down door and hob above. The microwave is on the worktop. There is a fridge with a freezer compartment fitted beneath the worktop. The sink is at worktop height with cupboards underneath.
The lounge/dining area has a dining table and four chairs, a two-seater settee, and two armchairs (height 42cm). Doors lead from the lounge area to a balcony, where there is a step measuring 14cm—the door width here is 110cm. (In apartments 1 and 3, where there is a patio, the step measures 16cm.)
These two-bedroom apartments have one bedroom with a standard 4’ 6” double bed – height 61cm. The bedside tables are 69cm high. In the double bedroom, the clearance at the end of the bed to the wall is 99cm. The smaller twin bedroom has two single beds, which are 3’ wide. The shower room has a door width of 41cm/controls height of 160cm. There is an ensuite shower to the double bedroom, door width 43cm/controls height 160cm. The second shower in apartments 4 and 6 is has a slightly wider door width at 51cm & 53cm. The toilet seat height is 38cm & the basin height is 89cm. The bathroom floors are tiled. There are no grab rails fitted in the apartments.
Fire Safety
The apartments have floor plans with indicated escape routes. Each apartment has a fire blanket and extinguisher. The fire alarm system is tested weekly.
Laundry
There is a laundry adjacent to the car park. It has eight steps leading to the entrance. It has one washing machine and one dryer. Tokens to operate the machines can be purchased if required.